2017 Toyota Avalon vs. 2016 Toyota Avalon Full Comparison of Specs, Features, and Owner Reviews
2017 Toyota Avalon
Year
2017
Trim
XLE
2016 Toyota Avalon
Year
2016
Trim
XLE
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Engine
3.5L DOHC 24V V6 w/Dual VVT
3.5L DOHC 24V V6 w/Dual VVT
Number of cylinders
6
6
Fuel Type
Gasoline Fuel
Gasoline Fuel
Fuel Capacity
17.2 gal.
17 gal.
Torque
248 ft. lbs.
248 ft. lbs.
Horsepower
268 hp.
268 hp.
MPG (City/Hwy)
21/30
21/30
Transmission
6 Speed Automatic w/OD
6 Speed Automatic w/OD
Seating Capacity
5
5
Cargo Capacity
16 cu. ft.
16 cu. ft.
Curb Weight
3505 lbs.
3505 lbs.
Tires
P215/55VR17
P215/55VR17
Front Head Room
38.5"
38.5"
Front Leg Room
42.1"
42.1"
Wheelbase
111"
111"
Length
195.3"
195.3"
Width
72.2"
72.2"
Height
57.5"
57.5"
Valves per cylinder
4
4
Exterior Photos & Dimensions
2017 Toyota Avalon
2016 Toyota Avalon
Exterior Features
2017 Toyota Avalon
Trim
XLE
2016 Toyota Avalon
Trim
XLE
Steel Spare Wheel
Standard
Standard
Wheels: 17" x 7.0" 10-Spoke Silver-Painted Alloy -inc: machined finish
Not Available
Standard
Compact Spare Tire Mounted Inside Under Cargo
Standard
Standard
Chrome Grille
Not Available
Standard
Wheels: 17" x 7.0" Dark Gray-Painted Alloy -inc: machined finish
Standard
Not Available
Auto On/Off Projector Beam Halogen Headlamps w/Delay-Off
Not Available
Standard
Tires: P215/55R17 AS
Standard
Standard
Body-Colored Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding and Turn Signal Indicator
Standard
Standard
Body-Colored Rear Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent and Chrome Bumper Insert
Standard
Standard
Body-Colored Front Bumper
Standard
Standard
Colored Grille w/Chrome Surround
Standard
Not Available
Chrome Door Handles
Standard
Standard
Fully Galvanized Steel Panels
Standard
Standard
Clearcoat Paint
Standard
Standard
Chrome Side Windows Trim
Standard
Standard
Laminated Glass
Standard
Standard
Front Windshield -inc: Sun Visor Strip
Standard
Standard
Light Tinted Glass
Standard
Standard
Variable Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Auto On/Off Projector Beam Halogen Auto High-Beam Headlamps w/Delay-Off
Standard
Not Available
Headlights-Automatic Highbeams
Standard
Not Available
LED Brakelights
Standard
Standard
Trunk Rear Cargo Access
Standard
Standard
Fixed Rear Window w/Defroster
Standard
Standard
Exterior Colors
2017 Toyota Avalon
2016 Toyota Avalon
Interior Photos, Dimensions & Features
2017 Toyota Avalon
2016 Toyota Avalon
Interior Features
2017 Toyota Avalon
Trim
XLE
2016 Toyota Avalon
Trim
XLE
Multi-Stage Heated Front Bucket Seats -inc: 8-way power adjustable driver's seat w/power lumbar and 4-way power adjustable front passenger seat
Standard
Not Available
Heated Front Bucket Seats -inc: 8-way power adjustable driver's seat w/power lumbar and 4-way power adjustable front passenger seat
Not Available
Standard
Leather Seat Trim
Standard
Standard
Manual Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints
Standard
Standard
Bench Front Facing Rear Seat
Standard
Standard
HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts and Console Ducts
Standard
Standard
Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
Standard
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls
Standard
Standard
Instrument Panel Covered Bin, Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins
Standard
Standard
Interior Trim -inc: Simulated Wood/Metal-Look Instrument Panel Insert, Chrome/Metal-Look Interior Accents and Leatherette Upholstered Dashboard
Standard
Standard
Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer
Standard
Standard
Outside Temp Gauge
Standard
Standard
Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console w/Storage and 3 12V DC Power Outlets
Standard
Standard
Cargo Area Concealed Storage
Standard
Standard
2 Seatback Storage Pockets
Standard
Standard
Carpet Floor Trim and Carpet Trunk Lid/Rear Cargo Door Trim
Standard
Standard
Front Center Armrest and Rear Center Armrest w/Pass-Thru
Standard
Standard
FOB Controls -inc: Cargo Access
Standard
Standard
Remote Releases -Inc: Power Cargo Access
Standard
Standard
Cargo Space Lights
Standard
Standard
Leatherette Door Trim Insert
Standard
Standard
Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination
Standard
Standard
Driver Foot Rest
Standard
Standard
Leather/Chrome Gear Shifter Material
Standard
Standard
Illuminated Locking Glove Box
Standard
Standard
Day-Night Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Front Cupholder
Standard
Standard
Rear Cupholder
Standard
Standard
Full Carpet Floor Covering
Standard
Standard
Full Cloth Headliner
Standard
Standard
Power 1st Row Windows w/Front And Rear 1-Touch Up/Down
Standard
Standard
Power Rear Windows
Standard
Standard
Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting
Standard
Standard
Front And Rear Map Lights
Standard
Standard
Delayed Accessory Power
Standard
Standard
Perimeter Alarm
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature
Standard
Standard
Power Fuel Flap Locking Type
Standard
Standard
Garage Door Transmitter
Standard
Not Available
Distance Pacing
Standard
Not Available
3 12V DC Power Outlets
Standard
Standard
Proximity Key For Doors And Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, 2 Door Curb/Courtesy, Illuminated Entry, Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic Button
Standard
Standard
Valet Function
Standard
Standard
Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Air Filtration
Standard
Standard
Trip Computer
Standard
Standard
Analog Appearance
Standard
Standard
Owner Reviews
Richard E
It is the second time I have bought this model.
Very comfortable vehicle that is not only good looking and fun to drive but very roomy. In addition there is plenty of interior room and sufficient storage space. Technology is superior for the cost and safety feature enhance the driving experience and level of safety.
nicolos W
Overall it's a good quality vehicle.
My car have no problem.It's have confidence performance and more reliable. It truly stand out, it comes to style, comfort and hybrid fuel economy. It also smooth and quiet.It's a exceptional space and style. Its handling so easy and relaxable. I feel comfort this car.
Dante D
I am very pleased with my car and I would get it again.
To start out I would like to say that my car is a very good car. I got it for a good price at the time I bought it but I am starting to have issues with the air conditioning at around 70,000 and also the front left bumper has came over the body just a little bit but that is about it. I get great gas mileage and I honestly love the car.
Katherine D
Sound system is the bomb. Friends loved it.
Plenty of standard advanced safety features and is potent. Its offer comfort, good amenities, safety controls, review camera, quiet engine. The sound system is clear and loud just how I like it. Seats are comfortable. Overall just a wonderful luxury car with a great price point.
Allen D
My vehicle, is good vehicle to purchase. It is reliable & good for driving.
Problems: it is much costly and it consume more fuel. Performance: very well and easy to drive. Reliability: it is very reliable and easy to purchase. Comfort: it is much comfortable and can easily went on any vacation. Features: it has 4 sit, good mileage, extra gear.
Matthew M
This car is amazing and it is always given me the best support.
It about the year I have this car but I have never faced any kind of major problem and the performance is also good I am very satisfied with my vehicle. It also comfortable and the feature of this vehicle is mind blowing. I love it. In future I want this kind of car with this kind of performance and features.
Roy P
Toyota Avalon customer review.
I do not have any problems with this car, but sometimes it makes noise when I drove it for long time. But the mileage of this car is so excellent. Design is just outstanding. The seats of this car is so comfortable. But headlight should be improved slightly. Because in long range it does not work properly.
Gabriela Z
8-speed automatic with man.
Highs efficient powertrains, huge trunk space, long list of standard features. Lows polarizing exterior, bland-looking infotainment interface, all-wheel drive only offered on two trims. Verdict for the shrinking number of people buying large sedans, the Avalon will do quite nicely.
Erika G
Great car other than recalls.
It has had quite a few recalls for random things (window tint, airbags, brakes, etc), but I haven't ever had any issues. I also really like the average mileage, as I used to drive a jeep that ran out of gas once a week. I can go for at least two to three weeks now without filling up my gas tank.
gregory C
I love Toyota Avalon 2016 model.
I currently use Toyota Avalon 2016 model vehicle. It's a very nice and beautiful vehicle.It's very comfort to drive. Its performance is good.It's very nice design car. I like it very much. Good mileage. I use it last 2 years. Good engine and safe for use. So I love it.
Eric S
2015 Toyota Avalon limited hybrid.
I have not had any mechanical issues. I have put over 120k miles on this vehicle and have not had a mechanical issue outside of routine maintenance. The interior leather has seemed to wear more than other Toyotas or Hondas I have owned in the past. Being a hybrid, the miles per gallon have been great.
eric P
4 doors full size car color is awesome.
Over hit some time its not working. It's a small for me. It's not comfort me course it is a small car. Its performance is very poor. I need latest version car. Dead battery..Poor fuel economy broken starter motor. Other problems in my car. I tried to repair it. Its make me unhappy. When I drive car its not work properly.
Ashley F
Upgraded from my 2002 Avalon to a 2016 Avalon and love it.
First glance it is a very good looking car. Love the classy look and feel of the interior. Not very many bad things to say about it. Very good on gas mileage especially in eco mode. The power behind the sport mode is amazing and the paddle shifters are a plus. A very minimal thing I wish they kept was the driver seat memory position. I owned a 2002 Avalon and it had it, this one does not.
Sarah K
It's important to me and I like it
I like it. Very safe. Good model. It suits me fine
Gilbert L
This is very good. There is very charming.
This is very good vehicle. There is no problem. It is always very nice performance. It is very reliability. It is very comfortable. Because it is very nice. This is very good for people. This is very nice for go to office. This is very reliable for going on people. This is interesting journey go for long drive.
Tiffany V
It is a really cool silver Avalon.
Nothing is wrong with my car, I really like it and it runs well and gets me from location to location in a safe and secure manner. Its a silver car and has decent leg room. It's also very roomy in the backseat and I can fit my sons car seat in it. The heating and air conditioning works well too.
Advantage: 2017 Toyota Avalon
Problems Reported By Owners
2017 Toyota Avalon
Based on owner reviews, 2.1% of users reported having problems with the 2017 Toyota Avalon
Alex G
Comfort 5. Value for the money 5. Interior 3.5. Exterior 4.2. Performance 4.
The Avalon is considered the flagship model of Toyota, however it has a very conservative design (for this year range) that does not turn heads or entices people. What it lacks in its looks it makes up for in the balance of other desires being met. The performance is good, the ride is comfortable and smooth, the cabin it quiet, safety system, and the features are plenty. The only complaint I have is lack of 100% led bulbs, the weird offloaded car applications through your phone, and the lack of some luxury features being standard on it. Keep in mind. There are countless places where this Avalon is projected to be one of the longest lasting and most reliable cars of all time. I would definitely consider that as you purchase.
Peter A
The vehicle that holds much power to be seen. It is great and it is glorious.
Problems-there are very few problems with the car itself however over time I have noticed that the tires seem to lose pressure quite quickly. Performance-the performance of the car is far more than I had predicted it to be. It is a amazing vehicle and the specifics of the performance such as speed, turning, and other things of that manner work very well. Reliability-I would consider this car to have some very good reliability considering that I have had it for 3 whole years and have not thought of buying a different car for that time. It is clearly a very reliable vehicle and I believe that all should try it out. Comfort-the comfort of the vehicle is also well done and there really is not much to say about it since it is just a comfortable car, I will say however that the seats are very luxurious. Features-there are not too many features to the car if there are even any which is a small downside to the car.
2016 Toyota Avalon
Based on owner reviews, 4.7% of users reported having problems with the 2016 Toyota Avalon
eric P
4 doors full size car color is awesome.
Over hit some time its not working. It's a small for me. It's not comfort me course it is a small car. Its performance is very poor. I need latest version car. Dead battery..Poor fuel economy broken starter motor. Other problems in my car. I tried to repair it. Its make me unhappy. When I drive car its not work properly.
Diane L
It is a reliable car. You just keep up on regular maintenance and the car will always perform.
I like the roominess of the interior and the smooth ride. I have problems with seat adjustment in that I need to keep the seat lower than I would like so that my knees do not hit steering wheel. Raising the steering wheel puts it in an uncomfortable position for me.
Adam S
Daily driver special, my Avalon.
My Avalon is a great daily driver for all my needs when it comes to both city driving and long, rural drives for road trips. Gas mileage in both areas is pretty good, too. Haven't had much issues with it in my couple years of owning it. Overall, it is a pretty decent car for the price.
Elizabeth D
Comfort when riding...but not driving due to visibility when changing lanes
It is a luxury vehicle to me based on the size, features,comfort. My complaint is the location of driver's seat belt...it is cumbersome to put on. GPS system is awkward to read and not current from the day I first got the car
Oscar C
Lasts long, but may have some technology issues.
Toyota in itself lasts long, this is my 2nd Toyota, purchase. This Avalon looks very nice, very comfortable, and smooth ride. I've had problems at first with the Bluetooth connecting, so I had to take into the shop a couple of times, they had to change the entire system, all under warranty, so no worries there, other then they had it for a full day.
Advantage: 2017 Toyota Avalon
Pros & Cons from Owners
2017 Toyota Avalon
Gene S.
Very luxurious, great fuel efficiency and overall very technologically advanced. Plenty of room for everything my family wants to bring along and has an appearance that places it at the top among luxury vehicles in its class.
Gene S.
There are no cons whatsoever. I cannot think of one single thing that is a detriment regarding this vehicle. It drives like no other vehicle I have ever driven and stands out in a crowd as one of the most luxurious vehicles on the road today. There is no other vehicle that even slightly compares.
Temi O.
The car drives smoothly and the maintenance is very low, the car has an all wheel drive mode and is very fuel efficient. The ergonomics are innovative and the v6 engine is powerful with a special innovative silent muffler.
Temi O.
It has a good ground clearance, the v6 engine is powerful and fuel efficient, the swiveling headlamps makes driving easy, the lightness and ground stability makes taking sharp bends easy even at relatively high speeds.
Pros & Cons from Owners
2016 Toyota Avalon
George S.
It is a six cylinder vehicle, so you have adequate pickup on highways when truckers and others are driving carelessly. The car exterior and interior are very nice and sporty. It is virtually a luxury vehicle purchased for a non-luxury price. The two year free maintenance is another plus. Finally, the reliability is top notch, and it has an excellent resale value.
George S.
The only con would be it is low, but sporty, profile. That can make getting in and out difficult for some folks, and it also reduces visibility with all the SUVs and pickups on the road now. I do not like the wheels on my 2016 model either, because they're difficult to.
Karen O.
This car has the reliability Toyota is known for. It also is upscale and has modern features. The sound system is a music lover's dream. It is very comfortable and provides a pleasant driving experience.
Karen O.
It is expensive and does not have apple carplay. It would be nice if they would market it to a younger audience instead of seemingly retirees. I would like to see a self park feature which should be fairly easy to incorporate being that there is already lane departure and other such features.
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2017 Toyota Avalon
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2016 Toyota Avalon
Entertainment Features
Compare Entertainment Features
2017 Toyota Avalon
Trim
XLE
2016 Toyota Avalon
Trim
XLE
Radio: Entune Audio Plus w/Connected Nav App -inc: Entune multimedia bundle, 7" high resolution touch-screen display, AM/FM CD player, MP3/WMA playback capability, 8 speakers, auxiliary audio jack, USB 2.0 port w/iPod connectivity and control, advanced voice recognition, hands-free phone capability,...
Standard
Not Available
Radio: Entune Audio Plus AM/FM/CD/MP3/WMA Playback -inc: 7-inch high-resolution touch-screen display, 8 speakers, auxiliary audio jack, USB port w/iPod connectivity and control, advanced voice recognition, hands-free phone capability, phone book access and music streaming via Bluetooth wireless tech...
Not Available
Standard
Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control, Steering Wheel Controls and Radio Data System
Standard
Standard
Window Grid Antenna
Standard
Standard
Safety Ratings & Features
NHTSA Ratings
2017 Toyota Avalon
2016 Toyota Avalon
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Front
Side
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2017 Toyota Avalon
Trim
XLE
2016 Toyota Avalon
Trim
XLE
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Standard
Standard
ABS And Driveline Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Side Impact Beams
Standard
Standard
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Alert (LDA) w/Steering Assist Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Alert (LDA) w/Steering Assist Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Collision Mitigation-Front
Standard
Not Available
Pre-Collision System (PCS)
Standard
Not Available
Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning
Standard
Standard
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
Standard
Standard
Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags
Standard
Standard
Airbag Occupancy Sensor
Standard
Standard
Driver And Passenger Knee Airbag and Rear Side-Impact Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Child Safety Locks
Standard
Standard
Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
Standard
Standard
Available Models
Toyota Avalon Models
Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.
2017 Toyota Avalon
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Toyota Avalon Models
Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.
2016 Toyota Avalon
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